User manual ROLLEI D23 COM

[. . . ] Rollei d23 com Instructions for use 1 2 Thank you for buying this digital camera. Please read these instructions carefully to fully understand the different features of your camera. This symbol confirms conformity of the camera with European Union regulations governing electrical equipment. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). 3 PROPER AND SAFE USE Carefully read all notes and warnings before using your camera. WARNINGs If the camera is used improperly, the batteries may get hot and even explode. · · · · · · Use exclusively batteries of the type specified in this manual. [. . . ] * Changing the image-quality setting affects the number of pictures remaining per CF card. This is reduced, above all, by FINE mode. We therefore suggest that you watch the number of remaining images very closely. 62 CHOOSING IMAGE SIZE Before taking a picture, choose image size. This setting affects the number of pictures remaining per CF card. You may choose between FULL and HALF. Image size FULL HALF Number of pixels (w x h) 1792 x 1200 896 x 600 1 Turn the control dial to button. and press the MENU · The LCD screen displays the Record menu. 2 Press the or toggle until [IMAGE SIZE] is highlighted, then press the toggle. 63 CHOOSING IMAGE SIZE 3 Press the or toggle until the desired image size is highlighted. · Image size changes in the following order: FULL HALF 4 Press the toggle. Press the MENU button. 5 · The image size selected is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD screen (see page 35). · Image-size settings are retained even if the camera is switched off. · Changing the image size affects the number of images remaining per CF card. This is reduced, above all, by the FINE mode. We therefore suggest that you watch the number of remaining images very closely. 64 WHITE-BALANCE SETTINGS The camera has four white-balance settings: Automatic white balance White balance is here obtained automatically to suit the predominant light source. Daylight Select this setting for sunlit subjects. Fluorescent light This setting is intended for subjects illuminated by the light of fluorescent tubes. Tungsten light This is intended for subjects illuminated by ordinary light bulbs. 1 Turn the control dial to button. and press the MENU · The LCD screen displays the Record menu. 2 Press the or toggle until [WB] is highlighted, then press the toggle. 65 WHITE-BALANCE SETTINGS 3 Press the or toggle until the desired white-balance setting is highlighted. · The white-balance settings change in the following order: Automatic white balance Daylight Fluorescent light Tungsten light 4 Press the toggle. 5 Press the MENU button. · The white balance selected is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD screen (see page 35). In AUTO, no icon will appear on the screen. 66 WHITE-BALANCE SETTINGS Switching the camera off will automatically reset it to AUTO. 67 SHARPNESS SETTINGS The camera has three sharpness settings: HARD NORMAL SOFT Enhances the apparent sharpness of the image. Does not affect the sharpness of the image. Softens up the image. 1 Turn the control dial to button. and press the MENU · The LCD screen displays the Record menu. 2 Press the or toggle until [SHARPNESS] is highlighted, then press the toggle. 68 SHARPNESS SETTINGS 3 Press the or toggle until the desired sharpness setting is highlighted. · The sharpness settings change in the following order: HARD NORMAL SOFT 4 Press the toggle. 5 Press the MENU button. · The sharpness setting selected is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD screen (see page 35). In NORMAL, there will be no icon on the screen. 69 PLAYBACK MODE 70 SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK The images stored on the CF card can be played back on the LCD screen one by one. 1 Turn the control dial to . · You may also turn the dial with the camera switched on. 2 If the camera is still turned off, switch it on. · The ON/OFF switch is spring-loaded and will return to its normal position. · Shortly thereafter, your last picture will appear on the LCD screen. 3 Press the image. or toggle to display the desired · Pressing the toggle will display the next following image. Pressing the toggle will display the preceding image. · When you have reached the last image on the card and press the toggle, the first of your images will be displayed. [. . . ] · Improper use of your camera at the beach or near water may give rise to damage and malfunctions. · Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for any extended period. Never point the lens directly at the sun to avoid damage to the CCD sensor. 150 CARE AND STORAGE Cleaning · To clean the camera or its lens, use a soft, clean and dry cloth. Be careful first to blow off loose particles, such as sand or dust. [. . . ]